Fashion Institute of Design FIDM Los Angeles

SMILE: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

This past Saturday, I had the honor of MC'ing the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM's Fall 2013 Open House at the Los Angeles campus. The FIDM Open House is a way for high school--as well as post grad's--who are interested in careers in fashion, graphic design, styling, visual merchandising, apparel industry, product development...to check out the FIDM campus, meet its faculty, Almuni and staff. And yes, join me as I host a fun panel discussion!

MC Nick: Nick Verreos MC'ing the 2013 FIDM Opern House Expert Alumni Panel Discussion--Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles

Speaking of Panel Discussion--on my agenda that day was to MC a very special FIDM Alumni Panel Discussion with five FIDM graduates sharing their success stories working in the industry, including Eunice Chung, a Senior International Coordinator at Guess Inc.; Caitlin Connell, who is a Creative Coordinator with Universal Pictures; Kara Gaydosz, a Merchandise Coordinator with Vans; Lynn Restelli, who works as a Costumer and Project Manager at Disney's California Adventure; and Chace Vance, who is a Trade Manager at Manufacturer.com.

 Showing the Dads How It Is Done: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

But before I got to that, I had a very special "Runway Walk-Off", involving the dads who attended the FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House. Many of the attendees come to the Open House with their parents so I thought this is a fun way to get them involved...and embarrass their daughters and/or sons.



Check put some of the fun--and CRAY-CRAY pics I got of the Father FIDM Open House Runway Walk-Off:

 Dad Fierce: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

 Paid and Striped Dad Chic: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

 T-Shirt Runway: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

After the Dad Runway, I hosted the FIDM LA Open House Alumni Panel Discussion:

 Expert Alumni Panel: (left to right) Caitlin Connell, Kara Gaydosz, Eunice Chung, Lynn Restelli, and Chace Vance--FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

FIDM Almuni Kara Gaydosz (left) and Eunice Chung (right)--FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House

Post-FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House Meet-and-Greet Pics:

Nick Verreos and FIDM Fall 2013 Open House Attendees

Go Social Winner: Grand Winner of FIDM LA's Fall 2013 Open House "Go Social" Contest, Jayce Chandler with Nick Verreos--and the autographed and sketched bag he won

I had a BLAST hosting the FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House and so happy that everyone had a great time as well --or at least they told me LOL! Can't wait for the next one!!

FIDM Los Angeles

This Saturday, November 16th, I will be on the LA Campus for a very special appearance at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House! Open House is an event designed to help prospective students get to know the College, meet Alumni, instructors, facilities and get a sense of the College as a whole and all that it has to offer. As you already may know, I am an alum of FIDM as well as the College's Official Spokesperson.

 Nick Verreos Hosts the "Career Stardom" Panel--FIDM Los Angeles Open House 2013, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles Campus, Saturday November 16th

This upcoming Saturday, I am so excited to host and make a special appearance at the “Career Stardom” panel, as part of the FIDM Open House 2013. The panel will include former FIDM Alumni that will share success stories and advice from their educational and career experiences.

Besides attending my
Panel Discussion and hanging out with ME! You can:

*See students'
acclaimed work and get the inside scoop from current students, FIDM faculty and
grads.

*Explore FIDM Student
Housing options by taking a tour of the campus and learn more about the
exciting Student Life at FIDM.

*Receive information
on scholarship opportunities and financial aid.

You can also visit
with experts and learn about 22 industry-driven, career paths, such as:

*Merchandise Marketing

*Fashion Design

*Product Development

*Visual Communications

*Jewelry Design

*Graphic Design

*Beauty Industry

*Interior Design

*Digital Media, and much more...

If you attend the FIDM Open House and my Panel Discussion, you'll also get a chance to WIN A FABULOUS FIDM PRIZE PACK by doing "GO Social": Share your FIDM Open House experience using the hashtag #FIDMOpenHouse on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

The Details:

What:

FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House



When:

Saturday November 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.



Address:

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles Campus

919 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015

Campus Directions & Parking Information

RSVP:

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